Richland County, SC
Living in Richland County
Bikeability41
Walkability74
Commute73
Public Transit42
Affordability72
Public Safety23
Airports45
Hospitals40
Colleges2
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools21
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
411kPopulation+39k (2010–19)
33 y Median Age
39%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black46%
Caucasian42%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate22%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$6.8k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
78%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector67%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military4%
Sales and office23%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked8%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$163kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
$773Median Monthly Rent+$154 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity72%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas26%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Richland County
United States45
South Carolina43
Property Crime in Richland County
United States48
South Carolina52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (60%)(36%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump31%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Richland County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding76
Tornado17
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Richland County, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Richland County, SC
Mission Hope Foundation
3 miles, NW
Cardinal Newman School
3 miles, N
The Timmerman School
5 miles, W
Sandhills School
5 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Richland County, SC
South University-Columbia
6 miles, NW
Benedict College
7 miles, W
Allen University
7 miles, W
Columbia College
8 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Richland County, SC
G Werber Bryan Psych Hosp
6 miles, NW
Providence Health
6 miles, NW
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
8 miles, W
Prisma Health Baptist
8 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Richland County, SC
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
14 miles, SW
Florence Regional Airport
68 miles, E
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
76 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
82 miles, N